Chocolate Surprise Cookies

Alright, so I’m kind of doing 1,001 things tonight to get ready for tomorrow’s trip…I get frazzled easily when traveling if you couldn’t already tell. So I think tonight is as good a time as any to leave you guys with a little cookie recipe.

You don’t mind, right?

Recently, I made a guest appearance over on Liz’s blog that I want to share with you all. Liz and I both share quite the affinity for good food…especially when it’s on the sweet side, so it was a no-brainer that a sweet treat was in order.

I came across this recipe in my Martha Stewart Cookie cookbook recently and was instantly intrigued by the whole thing. So what better time to give ‘em a try, right? If you like chocolate, more chocolate, and gooey marshmallow, than this recipe is definitely for you. Even if you don’t…keep reading. You just may change your mind.

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First, begin by sifting together your dry ingredients, and set them aside.

Spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cookie to cover marshmallow. Try your best to allow them to settle, about 10 minutes…

But then you’re free to dig in!

The combination of the moist, chewy cookie, gooey marshmallow center, and sweet creamy frosting is an absolute winner. They were a huge hit for me, Jay, and my softball team, so hopefully they will be the same for you. ENJOY!

Chocolate Surprise Cookies

(adapted from Martha Stewart’s COOKIES book)

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup cocoa powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp coarse salt

½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temp

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

½ cup milk

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

About 15 marshmallows, halved crosswise

Frosting:

3 cups confectioners’ sugar

6 tbsp butter, room temp

¼ cup plus 1 ½ tsp cocoa powder

¼ cup plus 2 tbsp milk

¾ tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Make cookies: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.

Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed; mix egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture, ½ cup at a time, until combined.

These look amazing! And I agree with Tori, the frosting looks like a winner to me. Have fun on your trip tomorrow! Safe travels Merrie@ Strawberrylaces recently posted..That Looks Horrble… and Tastes AH-mazing

I am working late tonight and I so wish I had a pile of these sitting next to me RIGHT NOW Yeah girl- add the caramel. Get a lil crazay!Jamie aka “Sometimes Healthy” Girl recently posted..Carbs vs Chocolate- A Sticky Situation

Mmm, these look amazing!!! It’s funny, when I first read this I was like–I haven’t had any guest posts on my blog! lol Silly me, not realizing that others share my name. lolLiz @ Tip Top Shape recently posted..Funfetti Cookies